FinTech Roadmap 2026 to Bring International Fintech Companies and Industry Debate to Prague

The fifth edition of the FinTech Roadmap conference will convene in Prague on May 14, 2026, highlighting the Czech Republic’s growing role as a Central European financial hub. For fintech professionals, the event offers critical insights into evolving EU regulatory frameworks and the practical integration of artificial intelligence within legacy banking infrastructures.

What was announced

The FinTech Roadmap conference returns for its fifth year on May 14, 2026, hosted at the Czech National Bank Congress Centre in Prague. The event serves as a focal point for the regional ecosystem, addressing financial technology innovation, international expansion, and the shifting regulatory landscape within both the Czech Republic and the European Union. This year’s edition is held under the auspices of Jan Procházka, a Member of the Bank Board of the Czech National Bank.

The programme features a mix of panel discussions, workshops, and keynote presentations. To accommodate an increasingly international audience, the conference will utilize AI-generated subtitles on mobile devices and main screens to provide real-time English translations for Czech-language sessions. This technological addition reflects the event's growing international profile, which has seen a 36.4% average increase in attendance over the last three years.

Participants include representatives from major industry players such as Banking Circle, DECTA, Kontomatik, Bird & Bird, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The event also sees involvement from IDEMIA, Hobza Legal, MoroSystems, Roger, Portu, Anycoin, Etnetera, Five Crafts, ARTIN, AKCENTA, and the Central Securities Depository Prague. Organized by the Czech WealthTech Association, the conference has seen significant growth, with a 51% average year-on-year budget increase. It sits within the broader FinTech Week CEE, alongside the ETH Prague and The Fintechers UnBundled conferences.

The companies involved

The Czech WealthTech Association acts as the primary organizer, establishing the conference as a central professional hub for the region's financial sector. The association aims to facilitate connections between fintech firms, investors, and industry professionals, particularly within the Central European landscape. By positioning FinTech Roadmap as its flagship event, the association provides a platform for dialogue between the private sector and regulatory bodies.

Supporting the event are several specialized firms that define the local ecosystem. MoroSystems focuses on the technological transition of financial institutions, specifically addressing the challenges of replacing outdated legacy systems with modern AI-driven solutions. Legal expertise is provided by firms such as Hobza Legal, which specializes in financial regulation and the practical business impacts of new legislation. The event also draws on the participation of established market infrastructure entities like the Central Securities Depository Prague and international service providers including Banking Circle and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. This mix of local startups, legal experts, and international technology providers characterizes the association's goal of creating a comprehensive platform for the CEE fintech community.

What this means

The sustained growth of FinTech Roadmap signals a maturing CEE market that is increasingly integrated into the wider European regulatory and technological framework. The emphasis on the "speed of change" regarding AI highlights a growing anxiety among traditional financial institutions that are hampered by technical debt. As the Czech Republic positions itself through events like FinTech Week CEE, the pressure shifts to regulators to maintain a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring stability. For the broader industry, the success of such regional gatherings suggests that the future of European fintech will be defined by cross-border collaboration and the rapid modernization of back-end infrastructures.